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A superb and rare photo of the famous Ducati750 SS of 1974.
The Ducati 750SS based on the machinethat brought Ducati the legendary victory at the 200 miles race of Imolain 1972. This was debut race of Ducati’s new 750 desmodromicV-twin, with its bevel driven overhead camshafts. Works riders Paul Smart andBruno Spaggiari dominated the numerous factory teams in the race, finishing 1stand 2nd on modified race versions of the 750 streetbike. It gave instant fameto Ducati’s V-twin sporting models -a fame that lasts still today! At the timeit was one of, if not the, ultimate Italian cafe racer!
The Ducati 750 Imola Desmo, from what the 750SSis derived from, is one of the most famous bikes in the world. It is best known, and, of course named after,its victory with Paul Smart and Bruno Spaggiari in the 200 mile race at Imolain 1972 - one of the most spectacular in racing history. Much has been written about the fantasticfinal lap, which saw Smart and Spaggiari side by side almost all the way to thefinishing line, but how this race changed the destiny of the Italianmanufacturer has been relatively unexplored.
The win at Imola defined Ducati’s futureapproach to racing, with the manufacturer focusing its attention almostexclusively on production-derived machines. However, before explaining moreabout the importance of Paul Smart, Imola and the legendary “number 16 Ducati750 Imola”, we must take a step back in time.
In 1972 Checco Costa bought the 200 Mile formulato Italyand Ducati prepared eight bikes to be ridden by Paul Smart, Bruno Spaggiari,Ermanno Giuliano, and Alan Dunscombe.The bikes had production frames and engines, but were prepared, asusual, in a very short time. Most ofthis work, however, probably still goes unnoticed, as it was concerned with thesmallest details: wherever possible, each part of the bike was painstakinglyfiled down and lightened. In addition,new Dellorto carburetors with 40 mm choke tubes and accelerator pumps arrivedjust in time, providing a perfect supply of fuel for the big twin-cylinder,which delivered 80 hp at 8,500 rpm. AtImola, Spaggiari reached the finish line with his gas tank almost empty and socould not snatch the victory from Smart.
The Imola racers featured Ducati’s famous4-stroke longitudinal split 90° V twin engine. The crankcase cylinder andcylinderheads were cast in light alloy; the cylinders had cast-iron liners.Bore and stroke was 80 x 74.4 mm. Cylinder capacity was 747.95 cc. The racershad a compression ratio of 10:1. Ducati was already famous for its desmodromicsingle overhead camshafts, driven by bevel-gears. It was also present on theImola racing machines. Each head had two valves. The air cooled engine featuredwet sump lubrication. Two Dell’orto PHF 40 carburetors with accelerator pumpfed the fuel mixture in the combustion chambers. A twin-plug contact-breakerignition system was present. The Imola racers had a five-speed gearbox andprimary drive by gears, final drive was by chain. A wet multi-plate clutch wasalso present. The engine delivered a power output of 82 hp at 9,000 r.p.m.Enough for a topspeed of 156.25 mph (250 km/h)!
The Ducati 750 SS was an immense success, itsracing versions made sure the production machine did what it promised. Therecently introduced Ducati Sportclassic model series is yet another greattribute to the machine shown in the image. The Sport Classics were a long timecoming since their introduction as concept bikes at the Tokyo Show of 2003.
The Sport Classic range comprises three differentbikes: The limited edition Paul Smart 1000, inspired by the legendary Imola 200winning machine of 1971 (and the 750 SS!), the GT1000 (inspired by the 750GT of1973) and the single seat Sport 1000 which takes its inspiration from thebright yellow Ducati 750 Sport of 1973-1978.
Without doubt this is a rare opportunity toobtain a very nice non period image that reflects a wonderful era of Ducati’srich history in a wonderful way. This is your rare chance to own this image,therefore it is printed in a nice large format of ca. 8\" x 12\" (ca.20x 30 cm).
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Shipping costs will only be $ 7.00 regardless of how many photos youbuy. For 5 or more photos, shipping is free!
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No copyrightexpressed or implied. Sold as collectable item only. We are clearing out ourarchives that we have gathered from various sources.
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We havephotographs that came from professional collections and/or were bought from theoriginal photographer or press studio! They are all of professional andexcellent quality.
After many decadesof professionally collecting photographs and posters we are clearing out ourarchives. They make the perfect gift and are perfectly suited for framing. Theywill look gorgeous unframed and will be a true asset nicely framed with aborder. They are a gorgeous and great asset in every home, workshop, workplace,restaurant, bar or club!
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